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GMHBA appoints new Chief Information Officer to drive innovation and enhance member experience

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Thursday 21 November 2024

 

GMHBA has appointed Kathryn Young as its new Chief Information Officer, bringing her exceptional leadership, functional expertise and transformation experience to support technology solutions for the regional private health insurer.

 

Kathryn joins GMHBA from Catholic Church Insurance where she was CIO. She has also previously held Executive and General Management roles at IAG, ANZ Bank and EDS Australia. 

 

GMHBA CEO David Greig said he was delighted to welcome Kathryn to join the executive team.

 

“Kathryn’s expertise and leadership come at a pivotal time as we continue to harness the opportunities in the ever-evolving technology space and the broader healthcare industry,” he said.

 

“Kathryn will oversee the strategic transformation of our technology platforms, ensuring our staff are equipped with leading edge tools and resources to deliver seamless, high-quality service to our members and patients.

 

“By driving innovation and leveraging technology, Kathryn will play a critical role in enhancing operational efficiencies, improving member outcomes, and delivering on our commitment to value-driven, accessible, and exceptional care.”

 

At the start of 2024 GMHBA embarked on the single largest technology investment in its 90-year history. This program of work will implement market leading technologies and processes, creating new ways to enhance customer value through greater collaboration, efficiency and functionality across the business.

 

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About us:

About GMHBA Health Insurance

GMHBA is an Australian not for profit health insurance and care company. We have served the community since 1934, and with 90 years’ experience, we have become Australia’s leading regionally based not for profit private health insurer.

Through our personalised approach and exceptional customer service, we put the health and wellbeing of our members and communities first. Our approach is guided by our philosophy, Healthier Together and decisions are made with our members first and foremost in mind.


Contact details:

GMHBA Head of Corporate Communications Meg Rayner: 0458 418 823 or [email protected]

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